HMICFRS - 300 staff vacancies in Specialist Crime Command
Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.23.030532
I note you seek access to the following information:
Clarification received:
In regards to Q3, would you please clarify whether you are asking for a specific vacancy with ID, or a generic vacancy posting?
A generic vacancy posting, thank you.
HMICFRS:
An inspection of the London regional response to serious and organised crime
HMICFRS found some weaknesses in how you record and assess organised crime. In the section headed 'Areas for improvement' the report states:
'The specialist crime command was operating with 300 staff vacancies.'
1. How many staff vacancies is the specialist crime command currently operating with?
The report states:
'In one of the force’s operational hubs focusing on organised crime, there should be 50 financial investigators; we found only 8 were in post.'
2. How many financial investigators are currently in this operational hub?
3. Please provide a copy of the most recent job advert for a financial investigator and a copy of the job description.
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Q1 - How many staff vacancies is the specialist crime command currently operating with?
• Central Specialist Crime – 49 staff vacancies
• Specialist Crime North – No staff vacancies, in fact there is one staff member more than needed.
• Specialist Crime South – 5 staff vacancies.
The report states:
'In one of the force’s operational hubs focusing on organised crime, there should be 50 financial investigators; we found only 8 were in post.'
Q2 - How many financial investigators are currently in this operational hub?
• 27 with the job role of Financial Investigator.
Q3 - Please provide a copy of the most recent job advert for a financial investigator and a copy of the job description.
Please see below an advert for your perusal.